The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, sent a letter to the President of the Republic of Poland, Bronislaw Komorowski, on the occasion of the tragic train crash in southern Poland.

Respected Mr. President,

With deep regret I received the news of the huge train crash in southern Poland, near the town Szczekociny, and I deeply mourn over the lost lives and injured persons in this accident.

In these moments of deep sadness for you, your country and the friendly Polish people, and at times when there are no adequate words to diminish your grief, on my personal behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, I extend expressions of deepest and most sincere condolences. Our prayers are with you and with the families of the victims.

Please, Mr. President, convey the condolences to the families of the victims of this huge rail accident.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov